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Introduction to the Music Department

Introduction to the Music Department. Theory Test. Working through theory workbooks online Can be entered into ABRSM Theory exams Use resources online to help www.musictheory.net. The department website . www.stpetersmusic.co.uk Username = gcsemusic Password = Capercaillie. Expectations.

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Introduction to the Music Department

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  1. Introduction to the Music Department

  2. Theory Test • Working through theory workbooks online • Can be entered into ABRSM Theory exams • Use resources online to help • www.musictheory.net

  3. The department website • www.stpetersmusic.co.uk • Username = gcsemusic • Password = Capercaillie

  4. Expectations • The basics – Follow the rules that you are already well aware of. • Contribute to the department – Extra Curricular • Take the initiative • Ask Questions • Practice your instrument • Listen to your instrumental teacher

  5. Btec First Certificate • Complete 2 Units = 15 Credits • Unit 1: Working in the Music Industry • Unit 7: Exploring Computer Systems Used By Musicians

  6. Unit 1: Working in the Music Industry • On completion of this unit a learner should: 1 Know different types of organisations in the music industry 2 Know job roles in the music industry.

  7. Unit 7: Exploring Computer Systems Used By Musicians • On completion of this unit a learner should: 1 Know how to select hardware and software components for a computer-based music creation system 2 Be able to set up and configure a computer-based music creation system in a safe manner 3 Be able to operate audio and MIDI software tools 4 Be able to realise musical ideas using music creation software.

  8. GCSE Music

  9. Areas of Study • AoS1: Western Classical Music 1600-1899 • AoS2: Music in the 20th Century • AoS3: Popular Music in Context • AoS4: World Music

  10. AoS1: • G F Handel: Chorus: And The Glory of The Lord from Messiah, HWV 56 • W A Mozart: 1st Movement from Symphony No. 40 in G minor, K. 550 • F Chopin: Prelude No 15 in D flat major, Op. 28

  11. AoS2 • A Schoenberg: Peripetie from Five Orchestral Pieces, Op. 16 • L Bernstein: Something’s Coming from West Side Story • S Reich: 3rd Movement (fast) from Electric Counterpoint

  12. AoS3 • M Davis: All Blues from the album Kind of Blue • J Buckley: Grace from the album Grace • Moby: Why Does My Heart Feel So Bad? From the album Play

  13. AoS4: • Capercaillie: Chuir M’Athair Mise Dhan Taigh Charraideach (Skye • Waulking Song) from the album Nàdurra • Rag Desh • Koko:Yiri

  14. Strongly Recommended Purchases • Edexcel GCSE Music ISBN = 978-1-846904-03-5 • Edexcel GCSE Anthology of Music ISBN = 978-1-846904 • Cheap CD’s from a wide variety of styles, genres and traditions

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